Fresh Okra Pods from Japan
Fresh okra pods are green, ridged seed pods from the hibiscus plant, imported fresh or chilled for soups and stews. They are classified under tariff item 0709.99.90 as 'other' fresh vegetables, as chapter note 2 includes fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta but not okra, which is not specifically named in other headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure okra pods are fresh or chilled and not dried, frozen, or preserved, as those forms fall under different headings
• Verify that the product is not classified as a forage product of heading 12.14
• Include packaging weight in the declared weight per supplementary note 1